When: May 28, 2014Where: CSUSM McMahon HouseAbout: The CICSC facilitated the Inter Tribal Sports community forum "Dialogue for Development:
A Community Based Approach to Combat Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes" in tribal youth.
The purpose of this summit was to mobilize community stakeholders to begin strategizing
a collective approach to combat obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

July

InterTribal Youth Summer Educational Tour

When: July 31, 2014Where: CSUSM CampusAbout: The InterTribal Youth Summer Tour made a stop at the CSUSM campus. CICSC students
and staff provided a tour of the and a class on Sovereignty of Water. The group were
provided lunch before departing for their next college visit. About ITY...Tour Photos

September

Fall 2014 Welcome Back Luncheon/First Friday

When: September 5, 2014Where: SBSB CourtyardAbout: The Native Advisory Council, Office of Tribal Liaison, American Indian Student Alliance,
Native Studies, and the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center welcomed
American Indian new and returning students back to campus on Friday, September 5,
with a luncheon celebration. The event started with a blessing from former Chairman
Chris Devers and followed by introductions and information about campus resources.
The event offered students an opportunity to renew friendships and begin building
their own personal network of support by interacting with current students, alumni,
faculty, tribal leaders, and staff. This year's event was held with the CICSC First
Friday, which will be held the first Friday of each month during the academic year
from noon-1pm in the center.Luncheon Photos

California Indian Day Film Screening & Panel Discussion

When: September 23, 2014 Where: SBSB Courtyard & ARTS 240 About: California Indian Day, celebrated each year on the fourth Friday of September, was
established in 1998 as an official state holiday to teach people of all ages about
the tribal cultures, histories and heritage of California's American Indian Tribes.
The CICSC was honored and proud to welcome Master Kumeyaay Speaker, Cultural Educator
and Mentor, Mr. Stan Rodriguez (Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel) to the CSUSM screening
of "First People - Kumeyaay". Professor Jonathan Berman graciously allowed us to hold
the event during his Survey of World Cinemas class on Tuesday evening. The event began with introductions from the Director of
the CICSC Joely Proudfit, Ph.D. (Luiseño) and Theresa Gregor, Ph.D. (Kumeyaay) who
were ecstatic and privileged to present the film for California Indian Day. We were
overjoyed to have an influential member of the Native community in attendance.California Indian Day Photos

October

A Conversation On Cultural Appropriation

When: October 7, 2014 Where: CSUSM - USU Ballroom B & D About: Tuesday Oct, 7th CSUSM kicked off Diversity Awareness month with a presentation on cultural appropriations
by Dr. Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne and Hodulgee Muscogee). Dr. Harjo is poet, writer,
lecturer and advocate for Native American rights and policies. Dr. Harjo has been
working for over 20 years in ridding sports of offensive and stereotypical mascots,
to include the current affairs with the Washington football team over its derogatory
name. The event entitled “Clasping Hands Across Cultures for Unity and Strength” brought
awareness and education to the students and community of San Marcos. Many were urged
and encouraged to stand up for what is appropriate and respect one another by welcoming
diversity and ending stereotypes and profiling. After the event Dr. Harjo met with
students and guests for photo opportunities with many clasping hands for unity and
strength. Clasping Hands Event Photos

When: November 20-22, 2014 Where: CSUSM Campus & Pechanga Resort Casino About: The California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC) at California State
University San Marcos (CSUSM) was proud to present the 2014 San Diego American Indian
Film Festival (SDAIFF). The SDAIFF offered audiences in San Diego County the finest
work in American Indian film and media. The SDAIFF highlighted the best of current
films from American Indian filmmakers, producers, directors, and actors working through
Indian Country. Please visit the SDAIFF website or SDAIFF Facebook page for more information and photos.2014 SDAIFF Photos